This Justification Logfile documents the research-based strategies and decisions for the annual STEAM and space festival "HELLO SPACE | Bulgaria Calling!" in Bulgaria. Utilizing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, this report supports strategic initiatives aimed at improving the festival’s visibility …

In this paper, we explore the design of web-based advice robots to enhance users' confidence in acting upon the provided advice. Drawing from research on algorithm acceptance and explainable AI, we hypothesise four design principles that may encourage interactivity and exploration, thus fostering users' …

The article emphasizes that future marketers need to focus on sustainable value creation for shareholders, society, and the planet. They should be adept at using data responsibly to make informed decisions and leverage technological innovations like AI, AR, VR, and robotics. Generative AI will transform …

Met de historische goedkeuring van de EU-AI Act (AIA) door het Europees Parlement, staan we aan de vooravond van een nieuw tijdperk in de regulering van kunstmatige intelligentie binnen de Europese Unie.

Het is voor marketeers en CX professionals één van de belangrijkste vraagstukken binnen de snel digitaliserende economie. En het vraagstuk wordt alleen maar groter: hoe moeten we omgaan met de privacy van de consument, terwijl dezelfde consument vraagt om meer gepersonaliseerde dienstverlening? Wat kunnen …

Inleiding Het tweejarige onderzoeksproject ‘Dierzaam’ richt zich op het verleiden van consumenten om duurzaam geproduceerd vlees te kopen in plaats van regulier vlees. Vlees eten is diepgeworteld in onze eetcultuur. Het veranderen van eetpatronen naar minder en beter vlees, naar geheel geen vlees of …

Digitalization enables public organizations to personalize their services, tuning them to the specific situation, abilities, and preferences of the citizens. At the same time, digital services can be experienced as being less personal than face-to-face contact by citizens. The large existing volume of …

In recent years, the debate about the design of the monetary system has become increasingly prevalent. A major topic within this debate is central bank digital currency or CBDC for short. A survey by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) shows that in 2022, nine in ten central banks (CB) explored …

The recent bank collapses and bailouts highlight the fragility of the banking system and our bank deposits. The digital euro is an opportunity to reconfigure our monetary system to serve the interests of people and society, by making money safer and more inclusive. However, the European Central Bank’s …

Cross-border e-commerce is flourishing worldwide and is particularly intriguing because it allows sellers and buyers to regularly cross national borders to distant and distinct countries via the Internet. Marketers need to understand the challenges retailers and consumers may face to develop effective …